Eric Davis Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday With Large Chicago Party
Eric Davis of C H Weaver & Co. marked his fiftieth birthday at the Svithrod club on Wrightwood, with about 225 guests from the trade. Judge Rust and Dr Vereleus spoke, architect Eric E Hall acted as toastmaster, a diamond ring was given, and attendees pledged to meet again for the 75th celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eric Davis
Svithrod Club
Wrightwood Avenue
C. H. Weaver & Co
John B.friedtuna
August West
John Anders
Henry Anderson
Grand Rapids
Micah
Harry
Major Benson
Springfield
Davis
Eric
Chicago Vegetables See Prices Dip on Strong Arrivals
Weathered by rising receipts and mixed truck arrivals, Chicago wholesale vegetable prices eased this week. Asparagus sold well despite abundant stock. quality drove discounts on poorer lots. California crates ranged 2.50 to 3.60, Florida and Louisiana varieties varied, while tomatoes stayed plenteous with prices near 4 to 6 per crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Carolina
Georgia
California
Illnois
Lawa
Washington
Louisiana
Texas
Flora Valentines
Floridas
Mississippi
Abbate Brothers Start Independent Fruit Firm in Chicago
Charles I. Abbate, after five years with William J. Ellis & Co, launches C. I. Abbate & Bro with brother F. F. Abbate. They will handle citrus, deciduous fruits and cantaloupes from a unit at 3 West South Water Street and later move into Chicago’s new markets. Abbate serves as director of the Independent Fruit and Produce Auction Company and president of the Fruit Buyers Association of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles I. Abbate
William J. Ellis & Co
F. F. Abbate
C. I. Abbate & Bro
Charley Abbate
South Water Street
Independent Fruit and Produce Auction Company
Fruit Buyers Association of Chicago
Apple crop outlook in Calhoun County peak season
Quincy Tl April 24 Prospects for a good apple harvest emerge from Calhoun County per Tony Dirksmeter of this city who owns a large orchard there. A fair peach crop is also anticipated despite fears of near total frost damage. Dirksmeter notes ideal weather has delayed blossoms, reducing frost risk and supporting gradual development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Calhoun County
Tony Dirksmeter
Mr. Dirkameler
Western Michigan potato show city to be chosen
In Traverse City Michigan on April 24 growers shippers and crop specialists discussed potential show locations. Big Rapids and Greenville were favored with a final selection to be made at Muskegon on May 8 during another conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Mich
Big Rapids
Greenville
Western Michigan
Muskeg
Collective Advertising Discussed at Michigan Grocers Meet
Muskegon Michigan April 24 collective advertising as a means of competing with chain and cash and carry stores was considered Wednesday at the 27th annual convention of the Michigan Retail Grocers Association. The use of cut rate trade leaders also was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
Michigan Retail Grocers’ Association
Jus- Department Store Produce House Ad Notice
Fragmentary ad copy inviting inquiries about market goods including fruits butter eggs honey and related items. Mentions Coyners 119 West South Water Carlot House in a Chicago district, town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coynebrs
South Water Carlot House
St. Chicago Vlot
Early decision awaited in Michigan freight rate case
Grand Rapids April 24 An early decision in the Michigan Traffic League freight rate case is expected after the Interstate Commerce Commission summoned Sherman T Handy chairman of the Michigan Public Utilities Commission for a conference The pending case could save Michigan shippers about 1 500 000 yearly if rates are reduced The commission had ordered abolishing one of four Michigan rate zones last year which would have saved 1 500 000 if no railroads appealed New evidence was admitted in the lease Also Chicago firm enters bankruptcy Fred E Hummel appointed receiver for Merchants Food Products Co with liabilities near 45 000 and assets about 5 000 A burglar’s kit was found in a drawing room in Boston Transcript style
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan Traffic League
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sherman T. Handy
Michigan Public Utilities Commission
Michigan
Interstate Commission
Chicago
Fred E. Hummel
Monadnock Block
Merchants Food’ Products Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.H. Weaver & CO
Water St
Leo B
Mull
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Detroit
Thos. C. Osborne
Indianapolis, Indiana
Neitert Produce CO
Evansville, Indiana
Herman
Pottlitzer Sons CO
LaFayette, Ind
Strawberry _Shippers
City Nut's Bank
Red Book
Southern Vegetables T. E. Polk Company
The
Packer
Hall, Wedge & Carter
W. Se. Water Si
Res
Nat’s Bank of Comm
Pennington-Geissler Co. Incorporated
Pennington Brokerage Co
Grela
Autora
Aria
Pfornia
Imperial Val
Sm Musti
Florica
Arkansi
Florida
Pbs
Chas, I
Imself
P. W.coppersmith &Co
W. So. Water St
Wyver
Han
Jobbing House Service
Tala
Independent Fruit & Produce Auction Co
P. W. Coppersmith & CO
J. W. Campbell
W. Randolph St
DE Giorgi Brothers CO
Council Bluffs Iowa
Frank
Mei
Adams St
Sprit
the Packer
Space
Arlevwfield, Til
T. E
Wayke & Low
Mane
Wayne & Low
Omatoes
Rejae
63Rd and Halsted State Savings Bank
Nai
Bank of Commesc
Pic ‘the Red
F.e.baldwin& CO
Oston ‘Transcript
Geo. Hitz & Co
Indianapolis
LEO Poulitzer & Son CO
LA Fayette
Ind
Ray J. Diekemper
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!